Jalapa in Grant County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Here on December 17-18, 1812
Photographed by Craig Doda, January 28, 2023
1. Here on December 17-18, 1812 Marker
Erected 1988 by Mississineur Battlefield Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is December 17, 1812.
Location. 40° 37.785′ N, 85° 44.083′ W. Marker is in Jalapa, Indiana, in Grant County. It is on County Road 308 West, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 380 County Rd 308 W, Marion IN 46952, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mississinewa Battlefield (within shouting distance of this marker); Conner's Mill (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Battle Of Mississinewa (approx. 0.4 miles away); Miami Indian Cemetery (approx. Ύ mile away); Chief Meshingomesia (approx. 0.8 miles away); Miami Indian Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); Metocinyah's Village (approx. 2.2 miles away); La Fontaine Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jalapa.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Mississinewa (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been permanently removed).
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Photographed by Craig Doda, January 28, 2023
2. Here on December 17-18, 1812 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 31, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
